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relèvement du couvert [1 record]

Record 1 2002-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silviculture
  • Ecosystems
DEF

Removing the lower constituents of a canopy, e.g. the lowest undergrowth and small trees in a multi-storied forest, mainly to assist the main crop, particularly its regeneration, but also for readier access.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sylviculture
  • Écosystèmes
DEF

Enlèvement des constituants inférieurs du couvert, par exemple le sous-étage le plus bas et les petits arbres dans une forêt à plusieurs étages, principalement pour favoriser le peuplement principal, en particulier sa régénération et (ou) parfois aussi pour en faciliter l'accès.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Silvicultura
  • Ecosistemas
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